Sunday, November 24, 2013

Musings on Perfectionism

Someone who is sure what the right wine pairing is. Has just the right accessory in mind for the ensemble. I don't always go with these suggestions, but I do admire the confidence behind them!

Maybe this is why Martha Stewart is still one of my go-to sources for almost anything culinary. Recently I was having my (very organised and always perfectly assembled) friend over for a morning coffee date and needed just the right baked good for the occasion. I knew Martha would suggest something perfect...ideal...complimentary to our 'kaffeeklatsch'!

Another thing I love: Martha never has an existential crisis. Not a public one anyway! I've never heard the woman bemoan her lack of sense of self. She never needs a retreat to "find herself". Her self-assured, unwavering public persona causes me to trust her...and ergo, her product. This is a fairly recent self-discovery - as a consumer, I buy into perfect packaging.

How about you? Who do you trust to suggest just the right wine? The perfect dessert to end a rich meal? The boot of the season? I want to hear about your infallible sources!

They looks delicious! For some reason, I can not look at the link. I love the different patterns and colours in the picture. I don't drink wine, and for dessert, I mostly pick one of Nigella Lawson's recipes.

Oh yes, I agree...she can be quite a pill. And I always remind myself: she has a huge team of people making her look good. But she does have a certain aesthetic. The simplicity that ties all together is what I think I love...